- Prognosis:
- anterior cord syndrome has the worst prognosis of all cord syndromes;
- prognosis is good if recovery is evident & progressive during first 24 hours;
- after 24 hrs, if no signs of sacral sensibility to pinprick or temp are present, prognosis for further functional recovery are poor;
- only 10 to 15% of patients demonstrate functional recovery

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Orthopaedics and the US Military

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Dr. Wheeless enjoys and performs all types of orthopaedic surgery but is renowned for his expertise in total joint arthroplasty (Hip and Knee replacement) as well as complex joint infections. He founded Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina in 2001 and practices at Franklin Regional Medical Center and Duke Raleigh Hospital.